NY A11037

Establishes a new utility consumer advocate position for the Long Island office of the department of public service to represent residential utility customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Advocate appointed by the governor for six-year terms upon recommendation of Nassau and Suffolk county executives and with senate consent; can only be removed for permanent disability, malfeasance, felony, or moral turpitude.

Grants advocate power to initiate, intervene, or participate in proceedings before the Public Service Commission, federal regulatory agencies, and courts on matters affecting residential Long Island utility customers' rates, charges, and service conditions.

Requires advocate to annually review Long Island Power Authority's emergency response plans and capital expenditures, and make recommendations regarding service restoration and safe, adequate transmission and distribution at lowest reasonable rates.

Mandates annual reports to governor and legislature beginning December 1, 2022, detailing proceedings participated in, estimated consumer savings from interventions, and policy recommendations.